Associate Director - Dry Utilities
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About the Role
WSP is seeking an Associate Director – Dry Utilities to lead and manage dry utilities design projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires technical leadership, strategic direction, and management of multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on dry utilities design, including power, telecommunications, street lighting, and associated infrastructure
- Lead and oversee the preparation of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs in compliance with regional authority standards
- Manage multi disciplinary design teams to ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule
- Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction
- Oversee quality assurance, design reviews, and technical compliance with local and international standards
- Contribute to business development, proposals, and bids, leveraging regional market knowledge and networks
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid level engineers, fostering professional growth within the team
- Engage with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure compliance with regulations
- Drive innovation and sustainability in dry utilities design practices, aligning with the firm’s long term vision
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline (Master’s preferred)
- 15+ years of experience in dry utilities design, with at least 5 years in a senior management/leadership role
- Proven track record of delivering dry utilities projects in Saudi Arabia, with strong knowledge of authority standards
- Demonstrated experience in leading design teams on large scale infrastructure projects such as urban developments, roads & highways, and mixed use developments
- Strong client facing, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in business development and contributing to successful project bids/proposals
- Chartered Engineer status (e.g., CEng, PE, or equivalent) is highly desirable
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Job Description
- WSP are seeking an accomplished Associate Director – Dry Utilities to join our Infrastructure team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The successful candidate will lead and manage the delivery of dry utilities design projects, providing technical excellence, strategic direction, and leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
- With proven expertise in dry utilities design, the ideal candidate will bring extensive experience across Saudi Arabia, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions on major infrastructure programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on dry utilities design, including power, telecommunications, street lighting, and associated infrastructure.
- Lead and oversee the preparation of concept, preliminary, and detailed designs in compliance with regional authority standards.
- Manage multi disciplinary design teams to ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
- Act as the primary client interface, building strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Oversee quality assurance, design reviews, and technical compliance with local and international standards.
- Contribute to business development, proposals, and bids, leveraging regional market knowledge and networks.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid level engineers, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Engage with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Drive innovation and sustainability in dry utilities design practices, aligning with the firm’s long term vision.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in dry utilities design, with at least 5 years in a senior management/leadership role.
- Proven track record of delivering dry utilities projects in Saudi Arabia, with strong knowledge of authority standards.
- Demonstrated experience in leading design teams on large scale infrastructure projects such as urban developments, roads & highways, and mixed use developments.
- Strong client facing, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in business development and contributing to successful project bids/proposals.
- Chartered Engineer status (e.g., CEng, PE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
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